Skiing in late March, Lake Tahoe?

schusster · 20-02-08, 04:24 AM

I'm organizing a ski trip for the last weekend in March, and am thinking of Lake Tahoe, mainly because it'll be easiest to get to for the rest of my group, who are coming from all around the country. Is the snow usually good at that time in the season? Is there somewhere else in the western U.S. that I'm overlooking?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

danger · 20-02-08, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by schusster

I'm organizing a ski trip for the last weekend in March, and am thinking of Lake Tahoe, mainly because it'll be easiest to get to for the rest of my group, who are coming from all around the country. Is the snow usually good at that time in the season? Is there somewhere else in the western U.S. that I'm overlooking?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

im not sure how good the snow will be but mount hood will probably have a good park

Line101 · 21-02-08, 05:13 AM

well lake ha s a lot of good resorts and alot of different terrain i dont know how far into central united states you want to get but utah has a lot od=f good skiing and colorado but for cal. and that area its basically lake tahoe mamoth mt hood and then kirkwood kinda by lake tahoe but about an hour away (super pow skiing, steeps, and expert skiing,but also some good intermedialte and beginner skiing

Not Sigolhp · 09-03-08, 08:23 PM

As a former climber let me suggest that you also consider the altitude of the various places that have good snow in March.

Usually, the best snow will be at the highest altitudes, but it's no fun to fall over from altitude sickness on a perfect sunny powder day. In many places the base lodge is at 8 - 10,000 feet, which can be quite a blow to the bodies of us flatlanders.

JamesDaniels · 13-05-08, 09:13 AM

I've been there last year at the end of February and it was great. The snow was great too.

Gw Skier · 25-09-08, 11:02 PM

I have never went to Tahoe but I have been to Keystone it is very nice they also have night skiing. Great for beginners and intermediates. Do you have the same group come each year? I am looking for someone to join up with to Ski my wife doesn't Ski and my son is 2. It is just too much risk to be out their all by yourself.

blurooster · 28-09-08, 04:19 AM

Maybe Squaw or Kirkwood. Snow gets mushy and heavy late in the day.

Or Alta/ Snowbird in Utah.

I hear Mammoth is good but I've never been.

sleepyme · 07-04-09, 08:12 PM

Schusster, you will not have
any doubts of staying there.
It's one of the best place for skiing.
You and your peers will surely enjoy it.

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schusster I haven't picked a title Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Skiing in late March, Lake Tahoe? I'm organizing a ski trip for the last weekend in March, and am thinking of Lake Tahoe, mainly because it'll be easiest to get to for the rest of my group, who are coming from all around the country. Is the snow usually good at that time in the season? Is there somewhere else in the western U.S. that I'm overlooking? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________

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JamesDaniels I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10	I've been there last year at the end of February and it was great. The snow was great too. __________________ Join me at SackUpSports Community https://sackupsports.com Climbing - Downhill Biking - Ski - Snowboard

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sleepyme I haven't picked a title Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 15	Schusster, you will not have any doubts of staying there. It's one of the best place for skiing. You and your peers will surely enjoy it. __________________ __________________ family ski resort

21-02-08, 05:13 AM	#3
Line101 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Lake Tahoe Posts: 112	well lake ha s a lot of good resorts and alot of different terrain i dont know how far into central united states you want to get but utah has a lot od=f good skiing and colorado but for cal. and that area its basically lake tahoe mamoth mt hood and then kirkwood kinda by lake tahoe but about an hour away (super pow skiing, steeps, and expert skiing,but also some good intermedialte and beginner skiing

09-03-08, 08:23 PM	#4
Not Sigolhp I haven't picked a title Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	As a former climber let me suggest that you also consider the altitude of the various places that have good snow in March. Usually, the best snow will be at the highest altitudes, but it's no fun to fall over from altitude sickness on a perfect sunny powder day. In many places the base lodge is at 8 - 10,000 feet, which can be quite a blow to the bodies of us flatlanders.

25-09-08, 11:02 PM	#6
Gw Skier I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	I have never went to Tahoe but I have been to Keystone it is very nice they also have night skiing. Great for beginners and intermediates. Do you have the same group come each year? I am looking for someone to join up with to Ski my wife doesn't Ski and my son is 2. It is just too much risk to be out their all by yourself.

28-09-08, 04:19 AM	#7
blurooster Lift/Alt/Gravity Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	Maybe Squaw or Kirkwood. Snow gets mushy and heavy late in the day. Or Alta/ Snowbird in Utah. I hear Mammoth is good but I've never been.